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Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 4.2 V8vsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

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Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010

4.2 V8

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2015
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
335hp250kW
280hp209kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,198kg4,846lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,780kg6,129lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
21.8s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
720km447mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
3,001mm118in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
500L
586L
Max trunk volume-
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 4.2 V8Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V86,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
16.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 has 55 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
2,198 kg
4,846 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V86.9 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI5.5 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 5.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
720 km
447 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
930 km
578 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
335 hp
250 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,198 kg
4,846 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
720 km
447 mi
930 km
578 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 4.2 V8Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 4.2 V8

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 658 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 210 km (130 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 86 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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